Maimuna Memon

Guest Blog: Director Kirsty Patrick Ward on Collaboration, Rejuvenation and Development of MANIC STREET CREATURE
by Guest Author - Mar 2, 2026

As a Director, reviving a show you’ve directed before can be a rare thing these days. To get another bite at the cherry is a gift, but it comes with a challenge, because what do you have to navigate now? Expectations. You’ve been a part of something that people love, helped to make something that has moved and inspired audiences and now you have to recapture the lighting in a bottle.

CATS, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, and More Set For Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced Drew McOnie's second season, opening with the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes, a new mystery by Joel Horwood. Learn more here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 27, 2026- Tony Awards Sets Date and Theatre and More
by - Jan 27, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Watch: 'Set This House On Fire' Music Video From MANIC STREET CREATURE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

You can now get a first look at the ‘Set This House On Fire’ music video released for Maimuna Memon’s Manic Street Creature, directed by Kirsty Patrick Ward, running at Kiln Theatre,

Photos: DANIEL'S HUSBAND Press Night at the Marylebone Theatre in London
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

Michael McKeever’s hit off-Broadway play DANIEL’S HUSBAND is making its UK Premiere at the Marylebone Theatre in London. Check out photos from the show's press night here!

Full Cast Set for Maimuna Memon's MANIC STREET CREATURE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

The full cast has been revealed for Manic Street Creature. The production directed by Kirsty Patrick Ward runs at Kiln Theatre. And she’s driven - quite literally - all the way from Lancashire to London, to start afresh in Camden Town. 

Kiln Theatre Appoints New Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2025

Kiln Theatre has announced that Aleksandra Barnes, Michael Berg (Vice Chair of the Board), Heather Doughty, Natasha Gordon, Katie Haines, Sophie Hussey, Alastair Levy, Maimuna Memon and Stacy Coyne Wright join the Board of Trustees.

Francesca Moody Productions Launches SHEDINBURGH Edinburgh Fringe Spinoff
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025

The Edinburgh Fringe is changing – and SHEDINBURGH is rewriting the narrative. Launching as a live venue for the very first time this summer, experience rising stars alongside hand-picked legends and cult favourites.

Marianne Elliott Joins Pentabus Board
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

Marianne Elliott, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning director of War Horse and Angels in America joins Michelle Terry and others on the Pentabus board.

Olivier Awards 2025- All the Winners!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2025

The Olivier Awards 2025 were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter. We have the full list of winners here!

BroadwayWorld UK's Olivier Awards 2025 Predictions
by BWW UK Critics - Apr 4, 2025

Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain’s most prestigious stage honours. Leading the way this year is Tom Scutt's Fiddler on the Roof which matches Hamilton's record-breaking 13 nominations, represented in every acting and creative category.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GIANTS, THE YEARS, and More Nominated For 2025 Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The nominations have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2025. Among the nominees are Fiddler on the Roof, Giants, and The Years. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Video: Highlights from UK Premiere of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 28, 2025

The UK premiere of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 is now running at the Donmar Warehouse, marking new Artistic Director Tim Sheader’s directorial debut at the venue. Watch video highlights from the production here!

Review Roundup: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Donmar Warehouse
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 17, 2024

Discover what the critics thought about Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 at London's Donmar Warehouse. Directed by Tim Sheader, this UK premiere of Dave Malloy's musical features a stellar cast and captivating performances. Read insights from BroadwayWorld, The New York Times, and more.

Review: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, Donmar Warehouse
by Debbie Gilpin - Dec 17, 2024

“Nothing is trivial, and nothing is important, it’s all the same.' Conflict rages around the world, and yet normal life (with its requisite anxieties) is expected to go on regardless. This is the situation in which Tolstoy’s War and Peace characters find themselves; the Napoleonic Wars continue, but high society and family dramas will never rest.

Photos: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Makes its UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

All new photos have been released for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 which marks new Artistic Director Tim Sheader’s directorial debut at the venue. Check out the photos here

Review: THE GRAPES OF WRATH, National Theatre at Home
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - Dec 4, 2024

The National Theatre's Summer 2024 hit is now available on its streaming platform, National Theatre at Home

Video: London Cast of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Sing 'Prologue'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

An all new video has been released from rehearsal for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812. The song ‘Prologue’ introduces the audience to the cast of characters in the show. Check out the video here!

Photos: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 In Rehearsal At Donmar Warehouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2024

Go inside the rehearsal for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 which marks new Artistic Director Tim Sheader’s directorial debut at the Donmar House. See the photos.

Guest Blog: Book Writer Jeanie O’Hare and Pentabus Artistic Director Elle While on MAKE GOOD: THE POST OFFICE SCANDAL
by Guest Author - Oct 29, 2024

Pentabus Artistic Director Elle While and book writer Jeanie O’Hare discuss the creation of Make Good: The Post Office Scandal, a new musical that is currently on a 25-venue tour of the UK, produced by Pentabus and New Perspectives.